Syria: Putin calls Kerry a liar -- Things aren't exactly warming up between the Obama administration and Vladimir Putin, even as President Barack Obama arrives in St. Petersburg for the G-20 summit.
Syria: Iran will support Syria 'to the end': military chief
Syria: China backs Russia on Syria at G20 (This link may require registration.)
Syria: Scotland's Catholic bishops back appeal for Syrian refugees
Pope Francis renews his appeal for peace in Syria: ‘May a powerful cry for peace go up from every land!’
Lubbock, Texas -- Bishop Rodríguez joins Pope Francis' call for prayer for Syria
Long Island Catholics asked to join Pope Francis to pray for peace in Syria
Boston -- Lawyer releases new list of alleged Catholic church abusers
Narragansett, R.I. -- Rhode Island man sues Catholic, Episcopal churches over bell-ringing
St. Louis -- No longer Roman Catholic, St. Stanislaus looks for a denomination to join
Chicago -- Ex-priest convicted of abuse accused in new lawsuit
Oslo, Norway -- The Number of Catholics in Norway is Increasing. In eight years, registered members grew from 42,000 to 110,000. Ninety percent are migrants and refugees.
Domestic Violence Victim Fired From Teaching Sues Diocese of San Diego
Parenting: Study Says Yelling Is As Hurtful as Hitting
Pope Francis calls for prayer and fasting for peace in Syria
Study: Older women living longer, but gap between rich, poor countries growing
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